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FANNIN COUNTY, Texas -- After 15 years of preparation, the Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir is finally on the verge of becoming a reality.

The project received its final permit on Friday. "This is really a big, big deal for Fannin County," said County Judge Spanky Carter. "It's the first lake in the State of Texas to be constructed in 30 years, so this doesn't happen just every day."

Once completed, the $1.2 billion project will provide drinking water to millions of people all over North Texas.

"A lot of the water will go to other counties, but Fannin County will always have that they need," Carter said.